CTO2CTO

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CTO2CTO

Get ready for real-world conversations with technology leaders with CTO2CTO, hosted by Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group. This podcast is your gateway to deep, insightful conversations with tech leaders. Each episode features candid discussions on hands-on experiences, tough challenges, and the latest trends shaping the future of technology. Whether you're a CTO, tech enthusiast, or simply passionate about the industry, join us as we bridge the gap and dive into the minds of industry trailblazers.

  1. 14

    Throwaway Code &Token Economics: The New ROI of IT Operations

    Garrett Fitzgerald, CIO at Salute, on token economics, agent identity, and why you shouldn't put an LLM where a rules engine belongs.

  2. 13

    Modesty in Tech: Lessons Learned from Building Platforms at NAS

    Eashwer Srinivasan, CTO at Sonny’s Car Wash, on NASA lessons, industrial automation, and building software for the physical world

  3. 12

    Invention vs. Innovation: Lessons from VMware’s vMotion

    Kit Colbert, Platform CTO at Invisible Technologies, on vMotion lessons, the half-pizza team, and why AI agents will run for a week by year-end.

  4. 11

    Building Value-Based Care: AI, Actuarial Science, and Healthcare's Future

    Robert Stewart, CTO at Arbital Health, on transforming healthcare payments, empowering actuaries to code, and running inclu.sive hackathons

  5. 10

    Disrupting the Testing Industry: AI and Infrastructure Moats

    Anoop Tripathi, CTO at Sauce Labs, discusses how AI is reshaping software development, and why quality, simplicity, and engineering judgment matter more than ever.

  6. 9

    Crafting Luxury Experiences: The Human Side of Technology

    Christopher Penido, CTO at Louis Vuitton, on building trust through tech, elevating brand experiences, and leading with empathy.

  7. 8

    The Employee Experience Paradox: Tech's Neglected Topic

    Lucas sits down with Ro Mohindroo, former CIO/CDO, now advisor to startup CTOs, to talk about what it takes to scale startups beyond the tech: operational maturity, business alignment, and why digital transformation still fails when it starts with tools instead of intent.

  8. 7

    The "Lucky" Question: A Cheat Code for Hiring Top Talent

    Lucas sits down with Gajus Kuizinas, Co-founder and CTO at Contra, to talk about the trade-offs behind early architecture decisions, building high-trust engineering cultures, and why developer autonomy is the foundation of velocity.

  9. 6

    GPU Scarcity & The Economic Reality of AI Inference

    Lucas sits down with Leon Kuperman, CTO at CAST AI, to talk about the future of cloud automation, the changing economics of AI, and why engineering leaders need to rethink productivity, developer happiness, and velocity in the age of LLMs.

  10. 5

    The Stigma of AI: Why "Cheating" is the Wrong Word

    Lucas and Jason Blackman, CIO at CAR Group, talk about how global platforms are adapting to autonomous vehicles, why AI adoption needs to balance speed with pragmatism, and how the CIO role continues to evolve to encompass technology, product, and risk leadership.

  11. 4

    Extreme Ownership in Tech: Turning Roadblocks into Result

    In this episode, Lucas Hendrich sits down with Jeff Miller, VPE at LinenMaster, to talk about what it really takes to modernize legacy systems, implement AI effectively, and lead engineering teams in uncertain times.

  12. 3

    AI Literacy: The 2025 Prerequisite for Engineering

    Lucas sits down with John Higginson, CTO at Curriculum Associates, to talk about how AI is changing the way we build software and teach students, from the rise of speech-based assessment tools to why AI literacy is becoming non-negotiable for engineers.

  13. 2

    Speaking the Board’s Language: Connecting Tech to EBITDA

    Lucas sits with Vinay Kapoor, Chief Product Officer and Interim CTO at Expana, to discuss the role of the CPTO, the intersection of technology and product leadership, and leveraging AI in business transformation.

  14. 1

    Marine Corps Heuristics for High-Performance Tech Teams

    Lucas Hendrich sits with Derek Wise, CPTO at Civica, to discuss his career journey, leadership lessons, integrating product teams, managing legacy tech, fostering a fail-safe culture, and leveraging AI to tackle tech debt.

  15. 0

    Breaking Silos: The Rise of the Chief Product & Tech Officer

    Lucas Hendrich sits down with Jo Wickremasinghe, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) at BPP, to discuss her career journey, the evolution of the CPTO role, leadership insights, team building, and the intersection of technology and business.

  16. -1

    Beyond the Hype: Building a $7/mo AI Startup

    In our premiere episode, Lucas sits down with CJ Montano, CTO and founder of MyHockeyIQ, and board member at Forte Group. With a rich background in software development and his new venture in sports management, CJ brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in software development.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Get ready for real-world conversations with technology leaders with CTO2CTO, hosted by Lucas Hendrich, CTO at Forte Group. This podcast is your gateway to deep, insightful conversations with tech leaders. Each episode features candid discussions on hands-on experiences, tough challenges, and the latest trends shaping the future of technology. Whether you're a CTO, tech enthusiast, or simply passionate about the industry, join us as we bridge the gap and dive into the minds of industry trailblazers.

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